Senior Java Developer

Kforce Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in New York is seeking an experienced Java software engineer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications for real-time data processing. You will build event-driven, streaming solutions and microservices deployed in Kubernetes.

The role emphasizes scalable cloud deployments, robust monitoring, and high-availability design, with a focus on troubleshooting and collaboration across engineering, DevOps, and cloud teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong experience with real-time messaging, event streaming, or distributed systems.
• Expertise with Kubernetes and containerized application deployments.
• Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Cosmos DB.
• Strong understanding of application monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and production support.
• Experience designing scalable, high-availability applications in cloud environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications for real-time data processing.
• Build and support event-driven and streaming data solutions.
• Develop scalable microservices and deploy applications in Kubernetes environments.
• Implement auto-scaling, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization strategies.
• Work with NoSQL databases to support high-throughput applications and large data sets.
• Ensure applications are resilient, reliable, and production-ready.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues while driving continuous improvements.
• Partner with engineering, DevOps, and cloud teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Java

Real-time processing

Event streaming

Distributed systems

NoSQL databases

Cloud deployments

Monitoring & logging

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Kubernetes

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Cosmos DB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications for real-time data processing
• Build and support event-driven and streaming data solutions
• Develop scalable microservices and deploy applications in Kubernetes environments
• Implement auto-scaling, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization strategies
• Work with NoSQL databases to support high-throughput applications and large data sets
• Ensure applications are resilient, reliable, and production-ready
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues while driving continuous improvements
• Partner with engineering, DevOps, and cloud teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on Java development experience
• Strong experience with real-time messaging, event streaming, or distributed systems
• Expertise with Kubernetes and containerized application deployments
• Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Cosmos DB
• Strong understanding of application monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and production support
• Experience designing scalable, high-availability applications in cloud environments
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.